Ealing Council and local groups have been awarded prestigious Green Flags for 24 parks and open spaces, improving the borough’s status as one of the greenest boroughs in the capital.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag awards recognise and reward the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying is a sign that identifies the park for its high standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.

A green flag does not imply that it is a family friendly environment. It just looks at the visual appeal at a certain time. The family friendly appeal may vary with the time of day.

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Councillor Peter Mason, leader of the council said: "Our parks are at the heart of communities throughout the borough. They provide so many benefits, not just for people, but for wildlife and biodiversity too. They are also there for residents of all ages and backgrounds to use to stay active and healthy or just to enjoy and relax in."

“It is clear that quality green spaces contribute to our health and wellbeing in a significant way."

The four parks and open spaces with Green Flag Award in Southall are:

• Southall Manor House Grounds
• Southall Park
• Spikesbridge Park
• Three Bridges Park

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The remaining borough’s 2022 Green Flag Award parks are:

• Acton Green Common
• Acton Park
• Blondin Park
• Bollo Brook Park
• Bramley Road Open Space
• Brent Lodge Park & Churchfields
• Heathfield Gardens
• Islip Manor Park
• King George’s Playing Fields (Poor’s Piece)
• Lammas Park
• Montpelier Park
• North Acton Playing Fields
• Northala Fields
• Perivale Park
• Pitshanger Park
• Ravenor Park
• Southfield Recreation Ground
• Walpole Park

The borough’s 2022 Community Green Flag Awards are:

• Katherine Buchan Meadow in Hanwell
• Litten Nature Reserve in Greenford

Councillor Deirdre Costigan, cabinet member for climate action said: "You only get a Green Flag if your parks are well managed and have great facilities and that’s what we’ve got – not just here in Perivale Park, but across the length and breadth of the borough."

"We want local people to come and enjoy our parks this summer, but please make sure you help us keep them safe and clean."

"We do not allow disposable barbecues at any time due to the serious fire risk and anyone planning a visit must take all rubbish and packaging home – and never leave it on the ground or piled up in and arounds bins in public areas."

The Green Flag Awards are judged by more than 700 green space experts who assess using eight strict criteria including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.

The Green Flag awards scheme is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. Visit www.greenflagaward.org for further details.